Because of improved line play and more consistent running game, Rudolph was a much smaller part of the passing offense in 2017. He remained strong in the scoring department with 8 TDs, but precipitous drops in receptions and yardage fueled his dip in the fantasy standings amongst tight ends.

The whole position itself has taken a weird turn in recent years, being incredibly touchdown dependent. It's also been very top heavy, with the top 3 or 4 tight ends really being head and shoulders above the rest. In this offense Rudolph is the third look, as most of his chances come within 20 yards. He makes his money with solid underneath routes and dominance in the red zone, and does have a new quarterback that loved to utilize the tight end. He'll probably be good for another 50+ catches for 500+ yards and half a dozen touchdowns, unexciting numbers, but par for the course at this position. There's nothing wrong with selecting Rudolph as your TE1, but he's the kind of pick in the draft that you let come to you.

Minnesota Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs, listed as questionable with a rib injury, is not expected to play Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Minnesota has its bye week upcoming, so Diggs will have two weeks to rest his injured ribs. A source also told Schefter that Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, questionable with a lingering hamstring injury, is expected to see the field but be on a pitch count of about 20 or so plays. (ESPN)

FFToday's Take:Diggs will miss this week with a rib injury leaving Adam Thielen, Laquon Treadwell and tight end Kyle Rudolph as the main pass catchers for the Vikings. A 5-foot-10 slot receiver, Chad Bebe, has been called up from the practice squad. Cook won't be a fantasy option given his limited role.

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